Who was Ismail Haniyeh?

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a missile strike attributed to Israel struck a Tehran guest house killing Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s politburo and number one leader. Read more

Terror leaders killed in Beirut and Tehran: What happens next?

Within hours of each other, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, and Hezbollah’s “Defence Minister” was killed in an airstrike in Beirut, raising the spectre of further escalation in the Middle East. Read more

Second Temple era quarry discovered in Jerusalem hi-tech park

One of the largest quarries ever found in Jerusalem was discovered in a hi-tech park, providing a glimpse into the city’s Second Temple period, the Israeli Antiquities Authority said on Thursday. Read more

Sixteen Druze children remain hospitalised after Hezbollah rocket strike

Sixteen children injured in Hezbollah’s deadly rocket attack on Saturday remain hospitalized, including seven in serious condition, hospital officials said on Monday morning. Read more

Northern Israel residents call on lawmakers for urgent protection amid security gaps

A joint meeting of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Security Committee and the State Audit Committee exposed gaps in protection for residents of northern Israel on Monday. Officials prioritized the immediate safety of communities near the Lebanese border that were not evacuated. Read more

Israeli army raises readiness for war with Hezbollah as Druze prepare to bury dead

The Israeli military raised its level of readiness for war in Lebanon as the Druze community prepared to bury its dead on Sunday following a Hezbollah rocket strike on a soccer field in Majdal Shams. Read more

Attack ‘crossed every possible red and black line’: Israeli Druze Fury at Hezbollah

Israel’s Druze community was reeling in shock after a Hezbollah rocket killed 11 youths and injured another 29 on a soccer field in the Druze town of Majdal Shams on Saturday. Read more

Tiberias water park closed amid fears of brain-eating amoeba

A popular water park was closed, and dozens of Israelis recently there streamed to emergency rooms amid fears of a rare brain-eating amoeba as another patient was being treated for suspected Naegleria Fowleri.
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Israel issues travel warning to nationals attending Paris Olympics

Israel’s National Security Council issued a travel warning to citizens planning to attend the Paris Olympics, which are due to open on Friday, labelling France as a “level 2 threat.” Read more

Israeli researchers pioneer effective pain relief for pancreatic cancer patients

Israeli researchers unveiled an innovative radiation therapy that significantly alleviates pain in pancreatic cancer patients, offering hope of a better quality of life for patients. Read more

Hamas rocket strikes Gaza School, Israel launches new Khan Yunis offensive

An errant rocket fired by Hamas struck a Palestinian school in Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday morning. Read more

Israel confirms deaths of two hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military said on Monday it had confirmed the deaths of two hostages held by Hamas in Gaza based on new intelligence information. Read more

Israeli researchers develop smart-tagging system to track drones in extreme conditions

Israeli researchers unveiled a smart-tagging system to track and identify aerial drones in challenging conditions, such as urban environments, low-flight altitudes and extreme weather. Read more

Israel facilitating vaccinations after polio found in Gaza sewage

The Israeli army said it is vaccinating soldiers against polio after the virus was found in samples of Gaza sewage, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday. Read more

Israeli airstrike on Yemen a ‘warning’ to enemies, Defence Minister says

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Saturday night that Israel’s airstrike on Yemen was a warning to Israel’s enemies in the region. Read more

As expected, Int’l Court of Justice labels Israel’s presence in Judea, Samaria ‘unlawful’

As widely expected, the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Friday labeled Israel’s presence in Judea and Samaria as “unlawful.” Although the ruling is non-binding, it is expected to put further pressure on Israel in the diplomatic arena. Read more

Bacterial immune system discovery may transform understanding of human viral defence

Israeli researchers unveiled a novel bacterial immune system that may transform science’s understanding of human immunity how to combat viral infections. Read more

‘We will not reward terrorism with statehood’: Knesset rejects two-state solution

The Knesset on Thursday passed a resolution repudiating Palestinian statehood, even as part of a negotiated peace settlement. Read more

‘I thought it was a rusty bolt’: 13-year-old boy stumbles upon Roman-era ring

A 13-year-old Israeli boy hiking with his father on Mount Carmel has stumbled across an 1,800-year-old bronze ring engraved with the image of the mythological Roman goddess Minerva. Read more

New hope for paralysed patients as Israeli researchers achieve thought-driven speech

An Israeli breakthrough to enable speech through the power of thought offers new hope for those paralyzed by conditions such as ALS, strokes, or brain injuries, to express themselves. Read more

14,000 Hamas terrorists killed or apprehended while airstrikes erode leadership

Nine months into the ground operation in Gaza, half of Hamas’s military leadership has been eliminated along with approximately 14,000 terrorists killed or apprehended, the Israel Defence Forces said in figures released on Tuesday. Read more

Israeli innovation in step length monitoring offers hope for patients with neurological disorders

In an advance for medical monitoring, Israeli researchers have developed an innovative method for more accurate and continuous tracking of step length as a marker for neurological diseases and age-related conditions. Read more

Israel strikes terrorists hiding in UN school

Israeli jets struck several Hamas terrorists using a United Nations school in the central Gaza town of Nuseirat, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Sunday. Read more

Israeli findings on a hidden brain hub open path for new ADHD treatment

Israeli researchers identified a specific brain region’s crucial function in controlling alertness levels in a study shedding light on the role of an enigmatic irregular sheet of neurons. Read more

Israel extends mandatory military service over attorney general’s objections

The Israeli government approved a law on Sunday extending mandatory military service from 32 months to 36 months, raising tensions over the contentious issue of army deferrals for yeshiva students. Read more

Four injured, two critically, in Palestinian car-ramming attack

Four people were injured, two critically, in a Palestinian car-ramming attack at a traffic junction near the central Israeli city of Lod on Sunday. Read more

60% of Hamas terrorists killed or injured, says Israeli defence minister

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday that the Israel Defence Forces have killed or injured 60% of Hamas’s terrorists. Read more

Iron Dome blind spot, GPS disruptions likely responsible for couple’s death in rocket barrage

The Israel Defence Force’s preliminary investigation into the rocket strike that killed two Golan residents in their car on Tuesday revealed that no interceptor was launched because the Air Force classifies roads as “open areas.” Read more

Legislation labelling UNRWA a ‘terror organization’ passes Knesset committee

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee unanimously approved legislation designating the UN Relief and Works Agency a “terror organization” on Tuesday. The bill now heads to the Knesset plenum for its first reading. Read more

Israel raids Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in UNRWA’s Gaza City headquarters

Israeli soldiers raided several terror sites in Gaza City overnight where Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad were operating, including the UNRWA’s headquarters there, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday morning. Read more

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